Materials Planner

nVent; Solon (OH); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical solutions is seeking a supply chain professional to coordinate manufacturing activities. Responsibilities include managing production schedules, raw materials, and communication on orders. Ideal candidates will have a degree in supply chain or relevant experience in manufacturing, particularly in steel stamping and assembly.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Qualifications

• 5+ years related experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficient use with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of MRP and material flow processes.

Responsibilities

• Create, review, and release manufacturing orders timely.
• Plan and publish a Five-day Production Schedule.
• Coordinate raw materials to support the schedule.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Material flow knowledge

Lean initiatives

Education

BS / BA Degree in supply chain

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Create, review and release manufacturing and/or purchase orders in a timely manner; expedite, cancel, defer as needed.

• Plan and publish an executable, frozen Five day Production Schedule that meets customer demand and stocking levels.

• Coordinate Raw Materials and components to support schedule.

• Advise and work with appropriate personnel when problems arise in regards to equipment, materials, inventory, documentation, invoice discrepancies, raw materials replenishment, delivery or quality performance. Bring up and keep operations and management informed of critical situations.

• Ensure prompt disposition of any non-conformances to minimize impact to the schedule.

• Communicate lead times and respond to inquiries on customer orders and quotes. Ensure responses are communicated promptly and authoritatively.

• Develop and maintain a validated understanding of assigned parts & processes.

• Participate actively in lean initiatives, team activities and continuous improvement projects.

• Performs rotational assignments as needed and other responsibilities and/or duties as apparent or assigned.

YOU HAVE:

• BS / BA Degree in supply chain OR 5+ years related experience in a fast paced manufacturing environment

• Proficient use with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, Windows, PowerPoint.

• Previous experience in Manufacturing, preferably in steel stamping and assembly.

• Knowledge of MRP and material flow processes.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day

  • nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.

  • Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

  • We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide

  • Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money

• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:

  • Innovative & adaptable

  • Dedicated to absolute integrity

  • Focused on the customer first

  • Respectful and team oriented

  • Optimistic and energizing

  • Accountable for performance

• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.

• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.

• Other supplemental benefits such as tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.

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